Highlights from Autumn Fair

 

For four days at the NEC, the entire retail industry did business face to face: buyers planning their 2027 ranges, suppliers opening new accounts and long-standing partners catching up. For the first time, Autumn Fair ran alongside Glee, bringing 23,600+ buyers from garden, home, gift and fashion retail together in one place. We'll see you again on 5–8 September 2027 at the NEC Birmingham.

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15,730

buyers

800+

exhibitors

25

content sessions

Feature highlights

 

Pitch Live

Wilderly, Arthur Betsy and Jigglybitz were the winners of the 2026 Pitch Live competition. They each won 1:1 retail mentoring programme, PR consultation, a discounted stand and retail pop-up with co.lective.

Tackling retail crime

77% of retail workers have been abused at work and many deal with an incident every week. Superintendent Lisa Maslen of City of London Police and BIRA's Andrew Goodacre discussed what actually reduces theft. 

Social media with Alison Battisby

Online behaviour has changed and so has the way brands sell. Alison Battisby of Avocado Social unpacked which social tactics are shifting stock right now.

Whatnot in The Clubhouse

Imagine QVC, but in your pocket and a lot more fun. Whatnot lets sellers went live and shopped with buyers in real time in the Clubhouse. Buyers saw how it works and had a go themselves.

Retail Huddle Live

Ami Rabheru took over the Buyers Clubhouse for the final day, with workshops on seasonal buying plans, visual merchandising, sustainability and how to up your AI game.

Visual merchandising with John Abate 

John shared how just small, simple changes to your visual merchandising can drive big results - from improving customer flow to highlighting key products.

We heard from

  • "The show’s been great. I’ve been looking for local and UK-made products and have found some really good new suppliers today. I’ve already placed two orders and I’m coming back tomorrow to do more. What I also love about Autumn Fair is how it brings people together, you meet other retailers from across the country who are facing the same challenges, looking for ideas and sharing experiences."
    Alex Becket, Owner of Ivy and Rose Gifts

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Don't wait until September - discover next-season's products at the UK's leading retail show, Spring Fair 2027, NEC Birmingham.

 

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